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Become a Better Climber – Tactics and Nutrition

August 30, 2022 at 6:12 am5 min reading

Climbing has a reputation of scaring new cyclists and demoralising even those with experience. Climbing is hard and it should stay that way. That’s the reason cyclists feel really good reaching the top. What can change is how much effort is wasted and how much…

Jumbo-Visma Nutrition at the Tour – Lessons Learned

July 26, 2022 at 11:04 am5 min reading

Health & Training

Team Jumbo-Visma is at the cutting edge of nutrition. What’s their secret? Is it machine learning, ketones or their performance chefs? Asker Jeukendrup, the head of nutrition at Jumbo-Visma, summarized on his blog the main lessons he learned from working with a top Tour de…

Jumbo-Visma Nutrition at the Tour – Ketones

July 19, 2022 at 6:01 am5 min reading

Health & Training

Jumbo-Visma is pushing the limits in nutrition at the Tour and ketones are a great example of that. What are ketones and what role do they play in the nutritional strategy of the team?

Jumbo-Visma Nutrition at the Tour - Series

July 13, 2022 at 7:20 am

Health & Training

Jumbo Visma has been a powerhouse team at the Tour de France in the past years and they have an amazing line-up of riders for 2022 as well. What’s behind their success? There is a good argument that nutrition is the key to their success.…

Jumbo-Visma Nutrition at the Tour – Machine Learning

July 12, 2022 at 1:48 pm5 min reading

Health & Training

How does machine learning help professional cyclists? Many teams at the Tour de France are taking the nutrition of their riders seriously. One of the things that set Jumbo-Visma apart is the technology they use to better and adjust the intake of their riders.

Jumbo-Visma Nutrition at the Tour – Keys to Success

July 5, 2022 at 12:14 pm5 min reading

Health & Training

Jumbo Visma has been a powerhouse team at the Tour de France in the past years and they have an amazing line-up of riders for 2022 as well. What’s behind their success? There is a good argument that nutrition is the key to their success.…

Nutrition for Zwift Training and Racing

February 22, 2022 at 10:14 am5 min reading

Health & Training

Fuelling indoor cycling sessions is much different from eating and drinking on normal outdoor rides. The shorter duration and increased sweat rate change the stresses placed on your body. What are the best practices when it comes to nutrition for Zwift events?

The History of Tour de France Nutrition – The Modern Era

July 15, 2021 at 12:22 pm6 min reading

Health & Training

When did cyclists start carb loading? When were energy gels and drinks first used? How did eating habits change at the Tour de France after teams started hiring chefs to cook for their riders? Let’s take a look at the evolution of cycling nutrition from…

The History of Tour de France Nutrition - Series

July 13, 2021 at 9:17 am

Health & Training

What did nutrition at the Tour de France look like before team chefs, nutritionists, and soigneurs arrived on the scene?

The History of Tour de France Nutrition – Early Years

July 13, 2021 at 9:15 am5 min reading

Health & Training

What did nutrition at the Tour de France look like before team chefs, nutritionists, and soigneurs arrived on the scene? Why did riders drink beer and champagne? Why did they organise picnics along the way? Let’s take a trip into the past.